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Low Profile Transcatheter Heart Valve

Patent No. EP4042977 (titled "Low Profile Transcatheter Heart Valve") was filed by Edwards Lifesciences on Jun 8, 2009. The application was issued on Dec 31, 2025.

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentative
MEDTRONICSep 30, 2026ZIMMERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB
MERILSep 30, 2026MARKS & CLERK

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EP4042977

EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES
Application Number
EP22164669A
Filing Date
Jun 8, 2009
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Nov 28, 2025
Publication Date
Dec 31, 2025
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